Endobronchial Mucosal Neuroma With Sarcoidosis

• DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2018.02.162
• Publication Date: 2018-02-06T02:06:14Z
• Authors: Ipek Erdem; Dildar Duman; Selma Eroglu; Meltem Agca; Aykut Erdagi; Hatice Turker; Armagan Hazar
• Keywords: Neuroma; Atelectasis; Pathognomonic

A first case of endobronchial mucosal neuroma with sarcoidosis is hereby reported. 67-year female patient, who was diagnosed as previously, admitted to our hospital symptoms dyspnea, chest pain and fatigue. Middle lobe atelectasis lesion were observed in thorax computed tomography (CT). Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed polypoid lesions histopathological examination biopsy material showed clustered nerve bundles consistent non-necrotising granulomas sarcoidosis. Mucosal neuromas are pathognomonic features multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2B. But other components MEN 2B such medullary tyroid carcinoma or pheochromocytoma not detected patient. Hence, a diagnosis solitary the bronchi made.